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Originally Posted by dc_dux
otto...it sounds like you prefer the "bullying" approach to diplomacy.
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Now dc... I believe I mentioned "when appropriate" at least twice. Am I going to have to send Sara after you with some cookies mister?
No... I prefer the walk softly and carry a big stick that I intend to use if you break the deal. Remember, others carry sticks as well and we should also try not break our deals. Sticks can be made of money, cooperation, alliances, military force and more. The best thing to do is always make the right deals first.
If you always deal in gray, what are you prepared to do when it turns black or white. I prefer pragmatic, fair, and decisive. I believe (like Carter) Obama will too often churn in the gray until it's too late to be effective. He can't vote "present" or wait to let congress contact him in times of crisis.
we all know what happened to Pastor Matthew Collins...